Our Experts

Meet LDI Fellows whose expertise relates to improving care for older adults.

Terri Lipman

Terri Lipman, PhD, CRNP

  • Professor, Family and Community Health, Penn Nursing
  • Assistant Dean for Community Engagement, Family and Community Health, Penn Nursing

Kathryn Bowles, PhD, RN

  • Professor, Biobehavioral Health Science, Penn Nursing
  • van Ameringen Chair in Nursing Excellence, Penn Nursing
Jennifer Walter

Jennifer Walter, MD, PhD, MS

  • Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine
  • Associate Professor, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine

Improving Care for Older Adults Working Group

This working group brings people together to address questions relating to access, quality, and financing of care particularly relevant to an aging society and to disseminate related research. Care includes acute care, post-acute care, home care, caregiving, long-term services and supports, nursing homes, assisted living and other residential care options, hospice, and care received at the end of life. 

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